RACE NEWS 2019
ATTENTION DRIVERS $10,000 to win Sat 2019 Bracket Bonanza BIG DOG SHOOT OUT HIGH ROLLER AUG 3/19 SEMI PRO CHALLENGE TEAMS BANQUET INFORMATION BOOZE CRUISE 2020
COVER SHOT: JOHN SIMEONI OF SUDBURY HAS BEEN RUNNING THE AIRPORT RACES SINCE THEIR INCEPTION
BITS FROM THE PITS: MAR 25/19 *As we all know by now Mike Chenier has sold his wild looking and strong running Corvette to former super pro race Gary Smith. Mike who has always had two entries for many years now is not about to stop that process, as he has made it very clear he will be doubling the Undercover Dragster at all the races and running two entries. And that will also be the case for the $Big Dollar Busters Big Dog Shootout on August 2nd. Mike has made his mark on the local sport of drag racing and has done so in a professional manner. There is no better supporter of Luskville Dragway and the Tours than Mike and his team. Mike will also be assisting Gary Smith in his transition back into the cockpit of a drag car, as well as helping out new Super Pro Racer and good Friend of Mikes, Carl Soucy. Carl will make is drag racing début this season and look for this to be a smooth entree into the sport of drag racing. *2019 Rookie Semi Pro Racer Howard Foley has been working non stop all winter getting his Mustang ready for the up coming season. This picture shows that things are coming along fine, but has Howard will tell you it was a lot more work than first thought. The plans are to be ready for the Mid May opening weekend as long as things keep going good, and there are no more hiccups, as anyone who has ever built one of these no there is. Howard and his new entree is good sign for the upcoming season in the Semi Pro class, lets hope all the other hopefuls are out as well. *Drivers meeting just around the corner and we want to remind everyone that you can reserve your personal parking spot for 2019 at the drivers meeting with your membership. We remind all that your spot must be "nicely" and clearly marked so everyone knows it is your spot and is reserved. Drivers who have had spots in the previous years will have first choice at the same spot for the new season, but all must renew too secure their spot. Drivers meeting is April 6th at Busters Bar and Grill. *Napa Auto Parts and Super Tour Points Champ, Brandon Barker will be heading back to the USA for another stab at SFG big dollars in the next two weeks. They did not get much racing in on the trip to Darlington as the weather man did not cooperate we track operators hope it will.  This time around a few more will be heading out with him as Lewis Gagne has let us know he too is heading south. Brandon let me know before he left that he will defend his title on the Canadian Bracket Super Tour, plus as many Napa Tour races as he can that don't conflict with the SFG Series which he is already pre entered to run in its entirety. *Another trip down south for Paolo Giust and another great showing against the best Outlaw vs. The World cars in the "World". Paolo and the G-Force Race Cars team had Black Betty screaming from the moment they unloaded her from the trailer, running a personal best on their first pass. The car stayed very consistent and bettered his best until the engine let go. A thrash session like no other was done to put the new motor in and get one last qualifier in and get er ready for Saturday Eliminations.  First round was against the very fast corvette of Alex Laughlin of Texas, Paolo hammered him on the tree and took the win with a 3.68. Down to 8 cars and next would be Daniel Pharris of Missouri, but near the top end as picture shows the second bullet would let go bringing an end to Black Betty's weekend. The team had to be very pleased with the performance so far, with numbers that many would have thought where impossible to run coming out of "Black Betty", you guys make us all Proud. *We are very pleased to let everyone know that Caretaker Chris will be back in 2019 to be with us for our 50th anniversary. Chris does an amazing job of keeping Luskville Looking good at all times, Chris is also a big part of the actual running of the race during the weekend, and has been more than accommodating for people wanting into the track through the week. In fact in some cases probably a little too accommodating and fringing on his off work time. So this year we make it very clear that anyone wanting access to the track when the track is closed must first make arrangements with management and then with Chris. This is only a matter of a few phone calls and don't think it will hurt what we have been able to have at Luskville Dragway.
GARY SMITH & DAVE RENNIE JUMP IN FOR BIG DOG DOOR CAR SIDE AUG 2/2019 As was reported earlier this off season, Former Super Pro Racer Gary Smith is returning to the drag racing world at Luskville Dragway in 2019, and is doing so with a blast. Gary who bought the former Mike Chenier Top Sportsman Corvette, will run the car with help from Mike for the 2019 season, and will travel as a team mate for this year. Gary is wasting no time in making it clear he is here to play and he is here to win something he did do with his former Super Pro Monza a number of years ago. Gary will run all the points series we are involved in and will also put his name on the list for this years Big Dog Shootout August 2nd. The return of Gary Smith and the addition of Carl Soucy along with the return of Dave Rennie last year gives the Super Pro Class at Luskville Dragway a big boost. And speaking of Dave Rennie who was voted Super Pro Rookie of the year in 2018, he too has thrown his name into the hat for the Busters Big Dog Shoot Out at this years Bracket Bonanza. Dave and Pam where such a joy to have back racing with us in 2018 now have a year under their belts and let me say it now, they will be a tuff entree in 2019, look for a trip to the winners circle sooner than later.
ELLIOTT LAKE IS THE PERFECT RACE AND THIS YEAR, A PERFECT LIGHT PAYS $5000. MAR 25/19 With our drivers meeting just around the corner (April 6th) it means that drag racing season is also approaching fast, and this is going to be a very special year for Luskville Dragway and the Napa Event in Elliott Lake. Yes Elliott Lake is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and celebrating it in style. Super Pro competitors will run for $10,000 to win each day, more show cars than ever before which includes Jet cars and Wheel Standers. And something that has everyone's attention is the "Bonus Money" that is at stake for Super Pro and Semi Pro drivers who cut a perfect light in Eliminations. The folks at Elliott Lake have put up $5000. for someone or for a number of people to win all or part of during Eliminations starting on Saturday. The amount you win will depend on which round you cut the perfect light in, for example first round win with perfect light gets $500. 2nd round win with perfect light gets you $1000. and all the way to the finals where if you win with a perfect light you get $5000. Once the total of $5000 is won the Bonus is over, so it can be one with one run or a number of winning runs. This is a unheard of Bonus Package and will begin with the first round on Saturday and continue through Sunday or until the $5000 has been used up.
LENTECH AUTOMATICS CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY IN 2019: MAR 25/19 Lentech Automatics is no stranger to Luskville Dragway, Chris Nugteren the  owner of this well know performance transmission shop is also no stranger to the NHRA Facility in Luskville Quebec, and we will have the pleasure of seeing him even more this upcoming season. As a new era of marketing partnerships with Luskville Dragway begins Chris wanted to make sure that even though the shop is famous for its Ford Performance Trans, they work on, and build any make or brand with the same qualifications and results. Lentech  takes pride in providing you with the most innovative AOD/4R70 transmission technology available. Every product is fully tested and backed by an unprecedented warranty. They are also committed to continual development of new products and refinement of existing products. Their technical staff is trained to recommend only components appropriate to your equipment combination. They specialize in the high performance modification of Ford automatic overdrive transmissions for street or strip. But not just for Fords.  They also supply adapter solutions that allow fitment of your LENTECH modified Ford Overdrive to a GM or Chrysler, with equally good results! You won’t find a more complete selection of AOD/4R70 products anywhere. So if you need a high performance edge, you need a LENTECH… We welcome Lentech back to Luskville Dragway and hope everyone will come out and join in on their cruise night, with the race date being June 22ND. Lentech will return as the official title rights holder to the Left lane score board at Luskville Dragway as well a signage space they have had for many years now.
BITS FROM THE PITS: MAR 18/19 *Just got back from just a GREAT TIME on our traditional family cruise, and it reminded me to remind all of you to get signed up for the Luskville Dragway "Booze Cruise" 2020. If you have ever been on one you know exactly what I'm talking about, if you have not just think of the parties that go on at Luskville Dragway, but on a ship in the Caribbean bigger than 10 foot ball fields. Ship sails March 14th. Spring Break 2020 and will mark 40 years of the Malcolm's operating Luskville Dragway, and many other special occasions for others who have already committed to going. We sailed this year right along side the Symphony of the Seas which is the ship we will be on in 2020, we where on a very big boat but the Symphony stood very tall beside us, this SHIP is HUGE. Broadway shows, dozens of bands, casino, fine dinning, more swimming pools and hot tubs than you can shake a stick at, and more great food and drink than you can handle. Mike Code will be at the drivers meeting to answer any questions anyone has on this incredible holiday with your racing family. *Something "Blowning" in the wind for this years 39th annual Bracket Bonanza as we work on putting together a special match race extravaganza for Blown drag cars. With drivers like Jason Leis of New Liskard, Jamie Tupper of Tilsonburg, Mike Ogilvie of Jasper, Jordan Parniack of Sault St. Marie, and Mark Guillmette of Wawa all on the list. We have seen a number of drivers start to run the blower cars and we would like to put on a show for the fans with special race of their own within the confines of what is already a great race weekend. Just as a add on, Marks car is at Brian Whites BW Race cars as we speak getting some updates for the new season, will bring you more on that next week.  So Three big days of racing, live bands, steak bar-b-q, fireworks of all kinds so mark it on your calendar for 2019. BE THERE *And this is also time to remind everyone that the drivers meeting is just around the corner April 6th at Busters Bar and Grill, 12 for lunch, 2 pm for drivers meeting, don't miss out on a chance to have a say. This is the 50th anniversary of Luskville Dragway, so lets kick the season off with the biggest drivers meeting of all time. Information on Super Pro, Semi Pro, Jrs. Street cars, Outlaw Cars, and everything else that goes on at Luskville Dragway.
J&S COLLISION KEEPS THING'S  LOOKING GOOD, AT LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY AND THE TOUR: MAR 18/19 If you have ever seen any of the race cars that Jamie & Sheila Tupper have ever owned, you will know what I mean when I say they have nice stuff. If you have ever seen any of the work that comes out of the J&S Collision shop in Tilsonburg, Ontario  you will also understand what I mean when I say they do good stuff. Yes these are folks who believe cars need to look good whether its your daily runner, or the runner you race on the weekends. So with that in Mind we are pleased to announce that we will be presenting one lucky winner at each Napa Auto Parts Race, with a J&S Collision Best Appearing Award. This will start with our first race at I-Car June 1-2, Napierville June 15-16, Elliott Lake July 19-20-21. Luskville Dragway August 1-2-3-4 Wawa August 09-10-11, Luskville Dragway Aug 30-31 Sept 1, Jamie and Sheila Tupper have long been supporters of Luskville Dragway and the Napa Auto Parts Tour, both in person and in advertising, and for that we can not thank them enough. Something "Blowin" In the Wind in Tilsonburg as well, keep updated a read us weekly.
RUSS ADAMS WILL TRY AND DRAIN THE SWAMP OF ALL COMPETITION AUG 3RD. MAR 19/04 Professional Plumber Russ Adams grew up at Luskville Dragway much like my son did, watching drag racing every weekend, and waiting for his chance to race. Russ Started out in the family Duster, then drove for ADM Motorsports where he first got the taste of driving a dragster. Since those days Russ has made his ride one of those long skinny ones, and has done his fare share of winning in this type of car. Fact is as we wrapped up last years final race Russ made his way to the winners circle for a big dollar payout at Luskville Dragway. However Russ will be the first to tell you, he really wants his name on the Busters Big Dog Wally and will try and do that once again this season. Adding his name to the list puts Russ in the draw for a drum of Alcohol that will be drawn for from all who have prior committed to the event. Russ says he is going to drain the swamp of all comers to take the win, come August 3rd. 2019. This would be a great year to do so, as Luskville Dragway celebrates its 50th year of being in existence.
BITS FROM THE PITS: MAR 11/19 *We would like  to announce that we are actively searching for a Title Rights Holder to the Semi Pro Year long Championship  at Luskville Dragway for the 2019 Season and beyond. We have been very fortunate over that last long period of time to have had a company that held that, and made it possible for us to pay the winner of the Semi Pro Points Championship $1000. We have many ways of getting involved and being the title rights to a Class is a very prestigious one, with plenty of advertising. We want to Totally Thank Greg Whelan at TDL for his long time support and fully understand his decision to change directions, THANK YOU. Lets hope we can find a great company like TDL to replace the title rights position. *Weather did not look anything like drag racing weather when Brandon Barker, Steve Parkhurst and Butch Douglas pulled out of Belleville and headed to South Carolina this past week. This is the first race for the Big Dollar SFG Series, which last years Napa Auto Parts Tour Champ is planning on running in its entirety. The series which stretch's across the US from the South to the Midwest attracts big numbers and is tuff racing to say the least. We all wish Brandon and all the drivers from Canada who are taking part the very best of luck, and bring home some of that American Cash. Racing at Luskville Dragway does not kick into high gear until the long weekend in May.
AUTO TRIM DESIGN "WRAPS" UP A DEAL WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY AGAIN THIS SUMMER: MAR 11/19 Auto Trim Design is located at 1506A Michael St. Ottawa, Ontario 613-769-1575. Mike Piecki the owner of Auto Trim Design is definitely a car guy and is very much involved with performance cars.   Mike is responsible for all the great signage you see at Luskville Dragway, as well as a number of cars that carry a Auto Trim Design full wrap, like Ralph Coe's Wheel standing Dodge. Besides supporting Luskville Dragway the Auto Trim Design can be seen as support on Terry Miron's winning dragster as well as Arnie Malcolm's gorgeous golf cart. Auto Trim Design & Signs is also  an official distributor of WEST CAN Manufacturing Products; a contractor’s choice for mobile storage solutions. Shelving is the starting point for all mobile work vehicles. The cool think about dealing with Mike is the fact that he loves cars, racing and car shows and that shows in his work and his response to getting your stuff done. Mike is also a music lover and can be found at Blues Fest each and every summer as well, but lets face it fast cars and music have always gone together. So once again this season we are proud to say that Auto Trim Design is the official graphic supplier for Luskville Dragway, Support those that Support Luskville Dragway
BIG DOG ORIGINAL WINNER ADDS HIS NAME TO THE DOOR CAR SIDE FOR AUG 3RD. MAR 11/04 If your are a regular visitor to Luskville Dragway you will quickly recognize the 1964 Dodge Polara of Ralph Coe the owner of Trillium Pavemark. The Bib Cubic Inch West Carleton/Hinton Powered car is one of the wildest wheel standers the super pro class has to offer at Luskville. The car which is decked out in colors that where applied by this weeks advertiser announcement, Auto Trim Design, is done in memory of Ralphs Dad, Eugene. But one thing the many may not know is the fact that Ralph and this car where the winner of the very first Busters Big Dog Shootout, a decade ago. Back in 2009 there was no split ladder, the door cars ran the opened bodied cars right from the first round, and it was tuff, but Ralph managed to pick up the very first Big Dog Win. So with the addition to the list for this years Busters Big Dog Shootout of Ralph's "Color Me Gone" Dodge we have not just another door car, but one that has WON this race before. Ralph does not get to race as much as he would like to, do to his very busy business Trillium Pavemark and also with tow young children who are very much into sports.
BITS FROM THE PITS: MAR 4/19 *Ok March is here and that means we are getting closer to the next Luskville Dragway event, and closer to the opening of the track for its 50th. Year. This alone is a feat that some never reach so lets hope it is a great season. With all the problems going on in the Motorsports Industry we are happy that Luskville Dragway is not in any of those situations yet, and lets hope it never is. So hopefully everyone will come out on April 6th to make this years Drivers Meeting and membership drive the biggest ever, this is a very very important year. *We are pleased to add a link too the BMW Club to our website thanks to Autovation Inc. who will have them out too the track this coming May. Over the years we have seen a great deal of BMW cars make runs at Luskville so will nice to see a big bunch all at once. Julie Lamoureux has been instrumental in putting this event together which we say thank you. BMW Day at Luskville Dragway will be in conjunction with one of Autovation Inc. cruises nights May 25th. *Two weeks ago we announced that former Luskville Dragway Super Pro Racer Gary Smith was returning to the drag racing wars at Luskville Dragway, and this week we can tell you he has bought a car, a very good car. Gary has purchased Mike Chenier's Top Sportsman Corvette and will begin the season behind the wheel of what many would call one of the nicest pieces anywhere in that country. Gary made the deal with Mike prior to the Busters Practice Tree Party, so made for some REAL good bench racing at the competition. Gary coming back to our sport is a positive thing for the track, as he is a great supporter and plans on continuing doing just that. Smith will run the Luskville Dragway Series as well as the Napa Tour and the Bracket Super Tour. He already has a motorhome so is in good shape that way. This return and the return of Dave and Pam Rennie last year makes for some positive things happening for Luskville Dragway in a time when our sport needs all the good things it can get. Welcome Back Gary.
DAVE RENNIE AUTOCARE JOINS THE LONG LIST OF LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY SUPPORTERS: MAR 4/19 There was plenty of excitement surrounding the return of Dave Rennie to the drag racing wars in 2018, and for a good reason, having Dave and Pam back at the track was more than anyone could have expected. Buying a race car, buying a trailer, completely updating the car to fit his likes, painting it to reflect the car he had when he quit drag racing over three decades ago,  and the first year didn't end when the season got underway. Half way through the season Dave and Pam bought a Motorhome, a golf cart and a new and bigger trailer to make it more comfortable to travel to the races. They were the big story for Luskville in 2018 and have made our track a better place. Dave and his wife Pam have also made it clear they want to do what they can to help the track move forward as well in the new racing season. So with that in mind it is with great pleasure we announce that Dave Rennie Autocare is the latest MAJOR Advertiser to resign a marketing partnership with Luskville Dragway. Dave Rennie Autocare will hold the title rights to what was a new race on the 2018 Schedule, and will continue IN the 2019 schedule, the Bracket Bonanza Warm Up Race Saturday July 28th. This means that Super Pro and Semi Pro will running for guaranteed payouts making it so they can win enough money to pay for their Bracket Bonanza weekend in style.
JAMIE CLARMO HOPES NEW CAR, BEATS UP ON THE DOGS, IN THE SHOOTOUT: MAR 05/19 The off season was all semi pro to begin with, but the super pro guys and gals are starting to stir the pot as we get closer to the drivers meeting. A couple of new car news over the past little while, with Gary Smith returning to drag racing, and a friend of Mike Chenier's, Carl Soucy, buying a turnkey Super Pro Dragster for 2019 just to name some so far. And of course there was the big move with Jamie Clarmo buying Paolo Giust Racetech Dragster  a pretty go step up for Jamie, who has won his fare share of races over the years. Jamie who owns Clarmo Auto Repair one of our advertisers has been a regular at Luskville for many years, and says he hopes the new car makes him that much more competitive, which is bad news for the other racers. So with that in mind Jamie made if very clear he was IN the Busters Big Dog Shootout and will be gunning for a win on August 3rd 2019. Hope everyone is making plans to be part of what is sure to be a big part of our 50th Year of being Luskville Dragway.
BIG DOG DRAGSTER SIDE GOES ALL IN WITH QUAD ACES, AS OGILVIE MOTORSPORT'S SIGNS UP: MAR 5/19 We have been talking pretty much lately about the door cars that have signed up for the Busters Big Dog Shootout on August 4th of this years Bracket Bonanza. In fact they have been keeping pace with the dragsters as we get racer after racer signing up for the High Roller portion of this years Bracket Bonanza. Well this week see's the dragster side take a big lead as the Ogilvie Motorsports all dragster team goes all in, committing all four drivers to the race. This is one of the largest race teams that competes at Luskville Dragway and the Napa Tour, and all four are more than capable of winning what many think is the most prestigious races on the yearly calendar. Mike Ogilvie who drivers the blown big block Dodge powered Mullis Car is coming off what is probably his best season ever in 2017. Mikes Wife Vicki who only has a few years under her belt has shown over and over she is ready for that big win in her Diamond Built dragster. Rachel Ogilvie who like her younger sister Ashley, both who are in big cars now where terror's in the Jr. Dragster ranks and both are just a blink away from the winners circle in the big cars. Rachel will enter the field in her brightly colored Mullis Car while Ashley who is in her sophomore season will come too the table with her Undercover car. This is definitely a family that races together and against each other many times during the season, and all four are capable of winning the Busters Big Dog Shootout.
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